Senior Solutions Architect

TechDoQuest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced IT Analyst to lead technology strategy initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of software engineering experience and a strong background in the Capital Markets domain. You will be responsible for recommending technology designs and ensuring delivery of business value. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential for success. This role is offered on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering industry experience required.
• Experience working in Capital Markets domain is essential.
• Proficient in structured architecture practices and cloud migration.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to enhance customer-focused culture.
• Recommend technology design solutions to senior leaders.
• Ensure the organization follows risk management protocols.

Skills

Software engineering industry experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in Capital Markets domain

Knowledge of hybrid cloud deployments

Experience in application and network security

Ability to build organizational relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Solving HR Challenges with Technology | IT Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Leads and drives a customer focused culture throughout their team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge
• Acts as a thought partner for senior leaders across the group – within the context of strategic technology projects and on an ongoing basis
• Recommends end-to-end technology design solutions and takes full accountability for the architecture of a solution
• Lead a wide range of technology strategy initiatives such as Applications rationalization, Cloud Migration, Legacy modernization. Synthesize findings and present clear recommendations and roadmaps ensure impactful project outcomes to senior leaders within GBM
• Ensures simplification of the technology application landscape there by achieving efficiency gains in terms cost, revenue and resources while ensuring uncompromised delivery of business value to clients.
• Keeps the Bank safe by ensuring right technology, architecture, data, and infrastructure choices are made that prevents malicious attacks against the Bank’s technology infrastructure.
• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Creates an environment in which his/her team pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas in accordance with Scotiabank’s Values, its Code of Conduct and the Global Sales Principles, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, AML/ATF/sanctions and conduct risk.

Required Skills:

• 12+ years of software engineering industry experience
• Bachelor (equivalent or higher) degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ Experience working in the Capital Markets domain
• Experience with structured Architecture practices, hybrid cloud deployments, and on-premise to-cloud migration deployments and roadmaps.
• Experience building, architecting, designing, and implementing highly distributed global based systems.
• Experience in network infrastructure, security, data, or application development.
• Experience in modernizing legacy systems or similar transformational initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to build and foster relationships with business partners, project stakeholders, strategic technology partners and external vendors.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries, build relationships, and achieve broader organizational goals.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

IT Services and IT Consulting

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada